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CLEAN & SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES early college high school program REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE Collaborating with business partners, such as GLOBALFOUNDRIES, prepares students for advanced jobs making products that enable current technologies. CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES & SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Early College High Schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the Providing high time it takes to complete a high school school students diploma and the first two years of college. with opportunities Launched in the 2011–12 school year in to develop college collaboration with NYSERDA and Hudson Valley College at TEC-SMART and career readiness in Malta, NY, the Clean Technologies & skills and pursue Sustainable Industries ECHS Program, a Pathways In (P-TECH) college coursework Program, provides high school students with opportunities to develop college and career readiness skills and pursue college Program HVCC’s coursework in one of four pathways. Location TEC-SMART Facility 345 Hermes The Clean Tech ECHS program includes Malta, NY 12020 partners from K-12 education, higher education, and business & Program NYS P-TECH Grant collaborating together to provide Support Corporate Partner Donations students a distinct opportunity to pursue coursework towards an Associate’s Scholarship Sage College Siena College Degree and be prepared to seamlessly Offerings SIMS Scholarship transition into key industry sectors within our economic region.

- 1 - COLLEGE PATHWAYS The ECHS program develops and supports pathways to higher education leading to careers in STEM-related fields. High school students pursue college coursework in one of the following four pathways and gain up to 30 college .

Students take Hudson Valley Community College coursework at TEC-SMART in 1 of 4 pathways.

Clean Energy Computer Science The Clean Energy Associate The Computer Information Systems in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program combines program is offered to students whose and business courses to meet industry primary goal is to gain employment in demands for a workforce that possesses information technologies, however it a blend of technical skills and business should be noted that the degree transfers management ability. In addition to basic well to Computer Information Systems electrical theory and an exploration of and Information Technology Management photovoltaic, geothermal, wind and fuel four-year degree programs. The cell energies, the program focuses on the program provides students with a strong essential principles of finance, foundation in : (a) programming and logic, and business development. The (b) information resource management, (c) interdisciplinary curriculum also provides systems analysis and , (d) database technical training in PV installation, management systems (DBMS) in Oracle troubleshooting and maintenance. and, (e) project management.

STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS ▸▸ Motivated to learn in new and exciting ways ▸▸ Innovative and creative ▸▸ Interested in science, technology, , and math ▸▸ Willing to persevere ▸▸ Being a risk taker

- 2 - Number of College Participating Participating Acceptance School Students Rate Districts

256 100% 21 The teachers encourage you in every way possible. I have made so “ many new friends, and the hard I have put in is truly preparing me for my future in the business world. Erika Pitcher, ECHS Senior, Class of 2018 “ Broadalbin Perth Entrepreneurship Pathway Entrepreneurship Mechatronics If you are interested in launching a Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary business venture, the Entrepreneurship program, offered for students whose degree will give you the necessary skills interests lie in the use of computers to pursue that dream. You will learn and control systems to direct the the fundamentals for increasing the operation of the mechanical systems that likelihood of sustainable success power semiconductor manufacturing in your venture. Coursework will help machinery and other modern industrial you develop an entrepreneurial mindset, machines. Hands-on learning focuses understand entrepreneurial finance, small on development of the technical business management, marketing, and skills needed to support installation, legal issues for small business owners. maintenance, repair, calibration and This academic program is primarily troubleshooting of control circuitry designed for those who wish to enter and machine-to-machine networks the workforce immediately following that enable machines to control and graduation. monitor other machines. Referring to the four interconnected disciplines— mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/ information technology—that drive the design, operation and maintenance of all modern complex machinery, mechatronics is a fusion of the words mechanical and electronics.

- 3 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW Our vision is to cultivate a fully connected and collaborative learning environment focusing on 21st Century skills, STEM teaching and learning, and college and career readiness for all students that is supported through public and private . The program provides equity and access for all students.

Students earn concurrent high school and college credits.

9th Grade 11th Grade ▸▸ Students enroll in high school ▸▸ Students attend school at TEC-SMART coursework at their home schools for high school and college classes in the morning, returning to their home ▸▸ ECHS Online Coursework includes 21st school in the afternoon Century Skills ▸▸ High school coursework includes ▸▸ Monthly visits to English 11, Applied Mathematics in TEC-SMART with mentoring Clean Technologies, and Environmental Science & th 10 Grade ▸▸ HVCC coursework includes two courses ▸▸ Students enroll in high school each semester based on pathway coursework at their home schools

▸▸ ECHS Online Coursework includes 21st 12th Grade Century Skills Workplace Readiness ▸▸ Students attend school at TEC-SMART ▸▸ HVCC Coursework includes College for high school and college classes in Forum (fall) for 1.0 and the morning, returning to their home Psychology (spring) for 3.0 credits school in the afternoon ▸▸ Monthly visits to TEC-SMART with ▸▸ High school coursework includes mentoring English 12, Intro to Nanotechnology, and Green & Public Policy ▸▸ HVCC coursework includes two courses each semester based on pathway

- 4 - The Learning ▸▸ Trans-disciplinary problem based learning ▸▸ 1:1 technology environment ▸▸ Given a task prompt, students collaborate to complete the task by creating a product ▸▸ Students are evaluated by business partners in a “ Tank” environment on their real world application of solutions to problems ▸▸ Job shadowing and field experience

- 5 - School Environment ▸▸ Upperclassmen mentor freshmen and sophomore students ▸▸ Business partners come to monthly visits to work with students on their projects ▸▸ Students attend college classes taught by college professors at HVCC’s TEC-SMART ▸▸ Student committees work on events and student life ▸▸ Students organize community events

- 6 - 11TH GRADE COURSEWORK Students attend school at TEC-SMART for high school and college classes in the morning, returning to their home school in the afternoon.

High School Coursework English 11 — 1.0 High School Credit Students sit for NYS Common Core English Exam at their home school Applied Mathematics in Clean Technologies — 1.0 High School Credit All high school courses are NCAA approved except for Applied Mathematics in Clean Technologies Environmental Science & Sustainability — 1.0 High School Credit

Hudson Valley Community College Coursework Junior students take two college courses each semester based on pathway HVCC college coursework is subject to change based on HVCC enrollment, scheduling, and offerings.

Clean Energy Mechatronics Fall Fall Principles of Marketing Business Communication Electrical Theory for Renewable Energy Electrical Theory for Renewable Energy

Spring Spring College Algebra & Trig* or Pre-Calculus College Algebra & Trig* or Pre-Calculus Intro to Wind Energy Cultural Diversity in American Society

Computer Science Entrepreneurship Fall Fall Intro to Computer Information Sciences Principles of Marketing College Algebra & Trig* or Pre-Calculus Intro to Entrepreneurship

Spring Spring Programming & Logic I Intermediate Algebra or higher Intro to Web Design & Development Computer Concepts & App I

* Students who are looking to obtain an advanced Regents diploma should also take the high school Algebra II/Trigonometry course at their home school.

- 7 - 12TH GRADE COURSEWORK Students attend school at TEC-SMART for high school and college classes in the morning, returning to their home school in the afternoon.

High School Coursework English 12 — 1.0 High School Credit Intro to Nanotechnology — 1.0 High School Credit Can be used for a year of science or technology Green Economics and Public Policy — 1.0 High School Credit Counts for economics and government credit

Hudson Valley Community College Coursework Senior students take two college courses each semester based on their junior year pathway HVCC college coursework is subject to change based on HVCC enrollment, scheduling, and offerings.

Clean Energy Mechatronics Fall Fall Legal & Ethical Environment of Business I Intro to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel Photovoltaic Theory and Design IT Essentials; PC Hardware & Software

Spring Spring Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance Electrical Power Systems Electrical Power Systems English Composition

Computer Science Entrepreneurship Fall Fall Programming & Logic II Entrepreneurial Process Intro to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel Statistics

Spring Spring English Composition Public Speaking Intro to Robotics & Management

- 8 - HANDS-ON LEARNING Students utilize hands-on equipment such as infrared cameras to learn science concepts.

- 9 - CONTACT US For more information, please visit www.bscsd.org/CleanTech.cfm Follow us on  @CleanTechECHS Ballston Spa Central School District 70 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: 518-884-7195